Senior Faculty Position, Mark D. Wheeler Chair in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science

Mark

D. Wheeler Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Computer Science at Tulane University invites distinguished applicants for the Mark

D. Wheeler Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence. Our collaborative department boasts globally recognized faculty in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and data science. In addition to significant support from NSF, NIH, and DoD, AI research at Tulane is further enriched by interdisciplinary centers and institutes that foster innovation across the university, including collaborations with the Schools of Medicine and Public Health.

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We seek a senior scholar conducting pioneering, interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence and its applications. This pivotal role calls for an established leader who will enhance existing research collaborations and forge new ones across the university. The ideal candidate will have exceptional international research credentials in artificial intelligence, a strong track record of securing substantial research funding, and experience leading multidisciplinary research initiatives.

Excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Tulane University is a private Carnegie‑R1 university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Data‑intensive discovery lies at the heart of research and education at Tulane and is fueled by Tulane’s new Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science, the Jurist Center for Artificial Intelligence, and the Center for Community‑Engaged Artificial Intelligence. Tulane resides in historic New Orleans, Louisiana, one of America’s most culturally vibrant cities.